Stalemate is not a win or a loss; it is a draw, a tie game. Make sure both players agree that it is stalemate before you reset the pieces. Chess notation for stalemate is the dollar sign ‘$’ (the letter ‘S’ with a line through it).
Is stalemate better than a draw?
🙂 Stalemate equals a draw, but with different ideas from experts because of some point systems and other historical events. A draw is where both players agree that the game is a draw, while stalemate again is where both agree that the King has no legal moves left to continue which eventually is a draw.
How does banning electronic scoresheets stop cheaters?
Banning electronic scoresheets does not stop cheaters from bringing a device and concealing it. If players are using the small computers as scoresheets, the computers are out on the table. I will expand on this in a later post.
Where do you enter the codes in Project Scoresheet?
Project Scoresheet defines an extensive system of codes for describing the location of a hit which can be entered in the catalyst area. Feel free to use them if you know them and have room in your catalyst area (but remember that other people may not understand the codes).
Where does the situation diagram go on a Project Scoresheet?
If a runner is picked off or thrown out trying to advance, draw a line halfway down the basepath and label it (e.g., CS (26) or PO (13)). Project Scoresheet fans will notice the situation diagram also contains the information that would go in the top line of a Project Scoresheet box.
When do you use the P / in column on a scorecard?
The second set of P/IN columns are used if the player changes position, and the O (for “out”) column is for the last box in which the player appears defensively (again, the number of the box on the opponents’ scorecard). This system requires you to be fairly meticulous but will ensure that you credit all runs and errors to the correct players.
